Nickelodeon and Disney might come to mind when you think of great kids shows. After all, both networks have been producing programming for kids for decades.
Despite that fact, both companies have been under fire in recent years, particularly Nickelodeon, following the release of the Quiet on Set documentary.
Here is the perfect list if you want to expose your kids to some great shows that are not associated with either company.
Hanna-Barbera Classics (Various)
The Hanna-Barbera cartoons are classics that kids and adults of all ages can enjoy together. Many of them are geared toward children but include jokes to amuse adults.
Founded by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera in the late 1950s, Hanna-Barbera Productions produced 249 cartoon series between the 1950s and 1980s. Many of those have since become beloved classics.
A personal favorite of mine is Scooby Doo, and many fans share my love for the crime-solving dog and his Mystery Inc.
Despite that fact, both companies have been under fire in recent years, particularly Nickelodeon, following the release of the Quiet on Set documentary.
Here is the perfect list if you want to expose your kids to some great shows that are not associated with either company.
Hanna-Barbera Classics (Various)
The Hanna-Barbera cartoons are classics that kids and adults of all ages can enjoy together. Many of them are geared toward children but include jokes to amuse adults.
Founded by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera in the late 1950s, Hanna-Barbera Productions produced 249 cartoon series between the 1950s and 1980s. Many of those have since become beloved classics.
A personal favorite of mine is Scooby Doo, and many fans share my love for the crime-solving dog and his Mystery Inc.
- 5/22/2024
- by Jessica Kosinski
- TVfanatic
Susan Buckner, the actress and dancer best known for her turn as the bubbly and often-teased Rydell High cheerleader Patty Simcox in the 1978 blockbuster musical Grease, has died. She was 72.
She died Thursday in Miami, family spokesperson Melissa Berthier announced. No cause of death was revealed.
Buckner portrayed Hollywood bad girl Jean Harlow alongside Tommy Lee Jones in the 1977 CBS telefilm The Amazing Howard Hughes and was one of the dancers/synchronized swimmers known as the Kroffettes on The Brady Bunch Hour (the 1976-77 ABC variety show was created by Sid and Marty Krofft). She also starred opposite Sharon Stone in Wes Craven’s Deadly Blessing (1981).
In Grease, directed by Randal Kleiser at Paramount, Buckner’s Patty convinces Olivia Newton-John’s Sandy Olsson, a new student, to try out for the cheerleading squad. She often is the butt of jokes from the Pink Ladies and T-Birds and called the “bad...
She died Thursday in Miami, family spokesperson Melissa Berthier announced. No cause of death was revealed.
Buckner portrayed Hollywood bad girl Jean Harlow alongside Tommy Lee Jones in the 1977 CBS telefilm The Amazing Howard Hughes and was one of the dancers/synchronized swimmers known as the Kroffettes on The Brady Bunch Hour (the 1976-77 ABC variety show was created by Sid and Marty Krofft). She also starred opposite Sharon Stone in Wes Craven’s Deadly Blessing (1981).
In Grease, directed by Randal Kleiser at Paramount, Buckner’s Patty convinces Olivia Newton-John’s Sandy Olsson, a new student, to try out for the cheerleading squad. She often is the butt of jokes from the Pink Ladies and T-Birds and called the “bad...
- 5/7/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Brad Silberling's 2009 comedy/adventure "Land of the Lost" was a big-budget re-imagining of Sid and Marty Krofft's low-rent 1974 TV series of the same name. In the TV show, Marshall (Spencer Milligan), Will (Wesley), and Holly (Kathy Coleman) are on a routine river-rafting expedition when they encounter the biggest earthquake ever documented. They ride a raft through an aperture in the Earth and wind up in the Land of the Lost, a subterranean world ruled by dinosaurs and populated by ape-like proto-humans known as the Pakuni. Later in the series, there are discussions about having sailed through a time doorway, although the Land of the Lost is not prehistoric Earth, but a bizarre nether-realm filled with magic crystals, ineffable high-tech obelisks, and evil lizard people called Sleestaks. "Land of the Lost" was a touchstone of Gen-x kiddie entertainment.
In the PG-13-rated 2009 film (a spoof as much as an...
In the PG-13-rated 2009 film (a spoof as much as an...
- 4/13/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Ron Harper, an actor best known for short-lived TV series like Land of the Lost and Planet of the Apes, has died. He was 91.
Harper died Thursday of natural causes at his home. His daughter, Nicole Longeuay, confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter.
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The actor joined Sid and Marty Krofft’s Land of the Lost in its third (and what would be final) season,...
Harper died Thursday of natural causes at his home. His daughter, Nicole Longeuay, confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter.
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The actor joined Sid and Marty Krofft’s Land of the Lost in its third (and what would be final) season,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Ron Harper, who starred on Planet of the Apes and four other short-lived primetime series and on the final season of the beloved kids TV show Land of the Lost during a very busy 15 years on television, has died. He was 91.
Harper died Thursday of natural causes at his home in West Hills, his daughter, Nicole Longeuay, told The Hollywood Reporter.
After understudying for Paul Newman on Broadway, Harper portrayed Det. Bert Kling alongside Norman Fell, Robert Lansing, Gregory Walcott and Gena Rowlands on the 1961-62 NBC cop show 87th Precinct, based on the novels of Ed McBain.
He played Jeff Conway, the husband of Connie Stevens’ character, on the 1964-65 ABC sitcom Wendy and Me, also starring George Burns, who produced the show and appeared as the owner of the apartment building in which the young couple lives.
Next up for Harper were turns as the son of Jean Arthur...
Harper died Thursday of natural causes at his home in West Hills, his daughter, Nicole Longeuay, told The Hollywood Reporter.
After understudying for Paul Newman on Broadway, Harper portrayed Det. Bert Kling alongside Norman Fell, Robert Lansing, Gregory Walcott and Gena Rowlands on the 1961-62 NBC cop show 87th Precinct, based on the novels of Ed McBain.
He played Jeff Conway, the husband of Connie Stevens’ character, on the 1964-65 ABC sitcom Wendy and Me, also starring George Burns, who produced the show and appeared as the owner of the apartment building in which the young couple lives.
Next up for Harper were turns as the son of Jean Arthur...
- 3/25/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
We’ve got questions, and you’ve (maybe) got answers! With another week of TV gone by, we’re lobbing queries left and right about lotsa shows including The Golden Bachelor, Lawmen: Bass Reeves, Frasier and Dancing With the Stars!
What made you more nostalgic: reviewing TVLine’s ranking of Nickelodeon shows, or remembering everything that the late Marty Krofft created with his brother Sid?
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- 12/1/2023
- by Vlada Gelman, Matt Webb Mitovich, Kimberly Roots, Dave Nemetz, Ryan Schwartz, Rebecca Iannucci, Nick Caruso, Keisha Hatchett, Charlie Mason and Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Marty Krofft, one half of the legendary team behind H.R. Pufnstuf, Land of the Lost and so many more, has passed away at the age of 86. The cause of death was kidney failure.
Sid and Marty Krofft left an indelible mark on pop culture – despite their most famous works only really ever having a small selection of episodes to them: H.R. Pufnstuf had a mere 17, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters had 25 and Land of the Lost (a favorite here at JoBlo.com) had 43 across three seasons, their highest. Still, their works, which often felt like fever dreams and acid trips, remain some of the most visually arresting and – whether they ever fully realized or not – drug-friendly works of their generation. Sid and Marty Krofft, too, remained faithful to their creations as they were adapted for different generations, serving as producers on the Will Ferrell-starring Land of the Lost...
Sid and Marty Krofft left an indelible mark on pop culture – despite their most famous works only really ever having a small selection of episodes to them: H.R. Pufnstuf had a mere 17, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters had 25 and Land of the Lost (a favorite here at JoBlo.com) had 43 across three seasons, their highest. Still, their works, which often felt like fever dreams and acid trips, remain some of the most visually arresting and – whether they ever fully realized or not – drug-friendly works of their generation. Sid and Marty Krofft, too, remained faithful to their creations as they were adapted for different generations, serving as producers on the Will Ferrell-starring Land of the Lost...
- 11/26/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Marty Krofft, who with his brother Sid Krofft created a vast world of children’s television programming, died on Saturday of kidney failure. He was 86.
Often referred to as “The King of Saturday Mornings,” Krofft died in Los Angeles surrounded by family and friends, his publicist reports.
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Marty and his brother Sid, through their Sid & Marty Pictures shingle, produced family entertainment for more than 50 years, after becomin a household...
Often referred to as “The King of Saturday Mornings,” Krofft died in Los Angeles surrounded by family and friends, his publicist reports.
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- 11/26/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Marty Krofft, producer of shows like H.R. Pufnstuf, The Brady Bunch Hour, The Banana Splits and Land of the Lost, has died. He was 86.
Krofft, who produced many classic shows for children alongside his older brother Sid, died of kidney failure on Saturday in Los Angeles, his family announced.
After working on The Banana Splits, Krofft and his brother Sid, went on to create Saturday morning television programming geared toward kids. In 1969, the Krofft brothers began producing H.R. Pufnstuf which followed other shows like The Bugaloos (1970), Lidsville (1971), Sigmund and the Sea Monsters (1973) and Land of the Lost (1974).
Other shows that Krofft produced alongside his brother included Far Out Space Nuts (1975), The Lost Saucer (1975), Donny & Marie (1976), The Krofft Supershow (1976), The Brady Bunch Hour (1977), Pink Lady and Jeff (1980), Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters (1980), Pryor’s Place (1984), D.C. Follies (1987), Land of the Lost (1991), Mutt & Stuff (2015) and Sigmund and the Sea Monsters...
Krofft, who produced many classic shows for children alongside his older brother Sid, died of kidney failure on Saturday in Los Angeles, his family announced.
After working on The Banana Splits, Krofft and his brother Sid, went on to create Saturday morning television programming geared toward kids. In 1969, the Krofft brothers began producing H.R. Pufnstuf which followed other shows like The Bugaloos (1970), Lidsville (1971), Sigmund and the Sea Monsters (1973) and Land of the Lost (1974).
Other shows that Krofft produced alongside his brother included Far Out Space Nuts (1975), The Lost Saucer (1975), Donny & Marie (1976), The Krofft Supershow (1976), The Brady Bunch Hour (1977), Pink Lady and Jeff (1980), Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters (1980), Pryor’s Place (1984), D.C. Follies (1987), Land of the Lost (1991), Mutt & Stuff (2015) and Sigmund and the Sea Monsters...
- 11/26/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Marty Krofft, the savvy businessman who partnered with his older brother Sid to amass an entertainment empire fueled by such mind-blowing kids TV shows as The Banana Splits Adventure Hour, H.R. Pufnstuf and Land of the Lost, died Saturday. He was 86.
Eight years younger than Sid, Marty Krofft died Saturday in Los Angeles of kidney failure, his family announced.
“There’s nobody better on this planet,” Sid said of his brother in a 2000 interview for the Archive of American Television website. “I get a dream, and Marty gets it done.”
The pair already were well-known theatrical puppeteers when they were recruited in 1968 to design the costumes for the live-action portion of NBC’s The Banana Splits Adventure Hour.
Their four furry animal characters (Fleegle, Bingo, Drooper and Snorky), members of a rock band, were an instant hit on the Saturday morning show, which ran from Sept. 7, 1968, to Sept. 5, 1970 (and in...
Eight years younger than Sid, Marty Krofft died Saturday in Los Angeles of kidney failure, his family announced.
“There’s nobody better on this planet,” Sid said of his brother in a 2000 interview for the Archive of American Television website. “I get a dream, and Marty gets it done.”
The pair already were well-known theatrical puppeteers when they were recruited in 1968 to design the costumes for the live-action portion of NBC’s The Banana Splits Adventure Hour.
Their four furry animal characters (Fleegle, Bingo, Drooper and Snorky), members of a rock band, were an instant hit on the Saturday morning show, which ran from Sept. 7, 1968, to Sept. 5, 1970 (and in...
- 11/26/2023
- by Andy Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Marty Krofft, who with his brother Sid produced memorable kids shows “H.R. Pufnstuf” and “Land of the Lost” — as well as the 2009 feature based on the latter — has died. He was 86.
Krofft died of kidney failure Saturday in Los Angeles, Calif., a family representative told Variety.
Often referred to as the King of Saturday Mornings, Krofft and his brother also produced a number of primetime variety shows, including “Donny and Marie” and “Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters.”
Sid and Marty Krofft began their careers producing children’s television with “H.R. Pufnstuf,” a live-action program about a boy (played by British actor Jack Wild) in a fantastic land with a dragon for a friend and a witch — Witchiepoo, played by Billie Hayes — for an enemy; as conceptualized, the show followed the interactions between human actors; actors in colorful, oversized costumes; and life-size puppets with enormous heads.
The Kroffts were proudly...
Krofft died of kidney failure Saturday in Los Angeles, Calif., a family representative told Variety.
Often referred to as the King of Saturday Mornings, Krofft and his brother also produced a number of primetime variety shows, including “Donny and Marie” and “Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters.”
Sid and Marty Krofft began their careers producing children’s television with “H.R. Pufnstuf,” a live-action program about a boy (played by British actor Jack Wild) in a fantastic land with a dragon for a friend and a witch — Witchiepoo, played by Billie Hayes — for an enemy; as conceptualized, the show followed the interactions between human actors; actors in colorful, oversized costumes; and life-size puppets with enormous heads.
The Kroffts were proudly...
- 11/26/2023
- by Carmel Dagan
- Variety Film + TV
Jeff Burr, director of “Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III,” “From a Whisper to a Scream” and “Straight Into Darkness,” has died. He was 60.
Director-writer Jim Wynorski shared the news of Burr’s death on Facebook, writing that he “passed away last night [Oct. 10] in his sleep.”
Burr helmed New Line’s “Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III,” starring former pro wrestler R.A. Mihailoff as the villain in the 1990 installment. He later directed several entries in the “Pumpkinhead” and “Puppet Master” franchises, including “Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings” (1993), “Puppet Master 4” (1993), “Puppet Master 5” (1995) and “Puppet Master: Blitzkrief Massacre” (2018).
Burr was born in Aurora, Ohio, on July 18, 1963, and grew up in Dalton, Ga. He attended USC, but dropped out after his third year alongside fellow director Kevin Meyer to finish their American civil war short “Divided We Fall.” His feature-length directorial debut was 1987’s “From a Whisper to a Scream,” starring Vincent Price, Clu Gulager and Terry Kiser.
Director-writer Jim Wynorski shared the news of Burr’s death on Facebook, writing that he “passed away last night [Oct. 10] in his sleep.”
Burr helmed New Line’s “Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III,” starring former pro wrestler R.A. Mihailoff as the villain in the 1990 installment. He later directed several entries in the “Pumpkinhead” and “Puppet Master” franchises, including “Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings” (1993), “Puppet Master 4” (1993), “Puppet Master 5” (1995) and “Puppet Master: Blitzkrief Massacre” (2018).
Burr was born in Aurora, Ohio, on July 18, 1963, and grew up in Dalton, Ga. He attended USC, but dropped out after his third year alongside fellow director Kevin Meyer to finish their American civil war short “Divided We Fall.” His feature-length directorial debut was 1987’s “From a Whisper to a Scream,” starring Vincent Price, Clu Gulager and Terry Kiser.
- 10/12/2023
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Jeff Burr, the horror specialist who directed Vincent Price in one of his last movies and entries in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Puppet Master, Pumpkinhead and Stepfather franchises, has died. He was 60.
Burr died Tuesday in his sleep in Dalton, Georgia, of apparent complications from a stroke, his longtime friend, actor Eric Spudic, told The Hollywood Reporter.
After several other directors had dropped out, Burr came aboard at the last minute to helm New Line’s Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990), this installment starring former pro wrestler R.A. Mihailoff as the villain.
He said it took 11 tries before the MPAA would sign off on an ‘R’ rating for the film, which grossed $5.8 million on a $2 million budget.
Burr went on to direct Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings (1993) and Puppet Master 4 (1993), Puppet Master 5 (1994) and Puppet Master: Blitzkrieg Massacre (2018).
Outside of the horror realm, he helmed Eddie Presley (1992), a film about an Elvis...
Burr died Tuesday in his sleep in Dalton, Georgia, of apparent complications from a stroke, his longtime friend, actor Eric Spudic, told The Hollywood Reporter.
After several other directors had dropped out, Burr came aboard at the last minute to helm New Line’s Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990), this installment starring former pro wrestler R.A. Mihailoff as the villain.
He said it took 11 tries before the MPAA would sign off on an ‘R’ rating for the film, which grossed $5.8 million on a $2 million budget.
Burr went on to direct Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings (1993) and Puppet Master 4 (1993), Puppet Master 5 (1994) and Puppet Master: Blitzkrieg Massacre (2018).
Outside of the horror realm, he helmed Eddie Presley (1992), a film about an Elvis...
- 10/12/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
This week, Barry Williams and pro partner Peta Murgatroyd scored 15 points for their cha-cha-cha on Latin night on Dancing With the Stars. In week one, they earned 16 points for their Foxtrot to the well-known Brady Bunch song “It’s A Sunshine Day.” Might Williams and his two-time mirrorball champion partner break out some more Brady-centric tunes as the competition progresses? Perhaps a jive to “Keep on Movin’” or maybe a contemporary dance to “Time to Change”? Williams is known for not only these songs but also tunes he sang on The Brady Bunch Variety Hour, which was produced by Sid and Marty Krofft and ran on ABC from 1976 to 1977. “Probably not,” Williams tells TV Insider about dipping into the catalogue of Brady Bunch hits. “I think we’ve done ‘Brady’ and we’ve got so many different themes to do. We have Motown [next week] and then, Disney theme and later, Halloween.
- 10/4/2023
- TV Insider
How did a TV show like Land of the Lost ever get made? The 70s saw some really wild television. It seemed like TV networks were willing to try anything at least once. From shows about space age garbage men named Quark, Bionic Couples, or couples who are actually elements like the little known BBC series Sapphire and Steel. Anything and everything was game for at least one season. Children’s programming was even more bizarre, as networks tried to engage kids and teens alike in a time when psychedelic was the norm. When it came to family and kid’s TV though, there was one duo who stood proud with a legacy that would dominate the 70s when it came to family programming and put the variety into the word “variety show”.
That duo was Sid and Marty Krofft, and they would be the creators of some of the...
That duo was Sid and Marty Krofft, and they would be the creators of some of the...
- 8/29/2023
- by Jessica Dwyer
- JoBlo.com
Duane Earl Poole, a writer and producer for Aaron Spelling, Hanna-Barbera and Sid & Marty Krofft whose credits include Hart To Hart, The Love Boat, The Smurfs and Electra Woman and Dyna Girl, died of cancer on April 1 in Studio City, California. He was 74.
His death was announced by his husband, Frank V. Bonventre.
Born in Prescott, Arizona, Poole was raised in Kennewick, Washington, Poole began working for King World Productions in Seattle after graduating from the University of Washington. He relocated to Los Angeles in 1975 to work for Hanna-Barbera, and soon became a prolific writer of such Saturday morning cartoon fare as The Great Grape Ape, Scooby’s Laff-a-Lympics, The All-New Super Friends Hour and The Smurfs, among others.
Poole also wrote for Sid and Marty Krofft, whose bizarre, colorful live-action shows rivaled Hanna-Barbera in Saturday morning popularity. Far Out Space Nuts, Electra Woman and Dyna Girl, The Krofft Supershow and...
His death was announced by his husband, Frank V. Bonventre.
Born in Prescott, Arizona, Poole was raised in Kennewick, Washington, Poole began working for King World Productions in Seattle after graduating from the University of Washington. He relocated to Los Angeles in 1975 to work for Hanna-Barbera, and soon became a prolific writer of such Saturday morning cartoon fare as The Great Grape Ape, Scooby’s Laff-a-Lympics, The All-New Super Friends Hour and The Smurfs, among others.
Poole also wrote for Sid and Marty Krofft, whose bizarre, colorful live-action shows rivaled Hanna-Barbera in Saturday morning popularity. Far Out Space Nuts, Electra Woman and Dyna Girl, The Krofft Supershow and...
- 4/21/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
The adventures of Infra-Man, a bionic superhero created to do battle with Princess Dragon Mom, a 10 million year old demon determined to destroy the earth with her army of skeleton ghosts, must be seen to be disbelieved. Uproariously funny and charming, it’s as if someone spiked Sid and Marty Krofft’s breakfast cereal with a dose of psilocybin and laughing gas.
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- 9/28/2022
- by Charlie Largent
- Trailers from Hell
Emmy award winning show runner Mitch Watson discusses some of the movies he saw when he was a kid that ruined him for life.
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
A History Of Violence (2005)
On The Border (1998)
Hollywood Boulevard (1976) – Jon Davison’s trailer commentary
Gremlins (1984) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review, Tfh’s Mogwai Madness celebration
E.T. The Extraterrestrial (1982)
Santa Claus Conquers The Martians (1964)
Harold and Maude (1971) – Dan Ireland’s trailer commentary
Witchfinder General (1968) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary, Charlie Largent’s review
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
Shampoo (1975) – Allan Arkush’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review
Swashbuckler (1976)
Jaws (1975) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary, Tfh’s Shark Attack At Hero Complex Gallery
The Neverending Story (1984)
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) – Adam Rifkin’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairing
Videodrome (1983) – Mick Garris’s trailer commentary
Don’t Look Up (2021)
Starship Troopers (1997)
They Live (1988)
Magic (1978)
Dead Of Night...
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
A History Of Violence (2005)
On The Border (1998)
Hollywood Boulevard (1976) – Jon Davison’s trailer commentary
Gremlins (1984) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review, Tfh’s Mogwai Madness celebration
E.T. The Extraterrestrial (1982)
Santa Claus Conquers The Martians (1964)
Harold and Maude (1971) – Dan Ireland’s trailer commentary
Witchfinder General (1968) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary, Charlie Largent’s review
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
Shampoo (1975) – Allan Arkush’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review
Swashbuckler (1976)
Jaws (1975) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary, Tfh’s Shark Attack At Hero Complex Gallery
The Neverending Story (1984)
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) – Adam Rifkin’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairing
Videodrome (1983) – Mick Garris’s trailer commentary
Don’t Look Up (2021)
Starship Troopers (1997)
They Live (1988)
Magic (1978)
Dead Of Night...
- 4/26/2022
- by Kris Millsap
- Trailers from Hell
Kuma, a dog who played “Stan” on early episodes of Disney Channel’s Dog With A Blog, and later appeared in Nick Jr.’s Mutt & Stuff, has died. He was 16 years old (just shy of 17) and suffered from complications from a recent stroke.
The original star of Dog With A Blog, Kuma was chosen out of thousands of furry Hollywood hopefuls to play the starring role of Stan, a dog who talked (via the voice of Stephen Full) and maintained a blog that covered the antics of his human family.
Set in Pasadena, the 2012-2015 run of the show centered around the children trying to keep Stan’s secret from their parents, fearing he would be taken away if discovered. However, on-set conflicts between Kuma’s owner, Sarah Clifford, and another animal trainer caused her to pull him from the show. A look-alike was subbed in for Kuma by...
The original star of Dog With A Blog, Kuma was chosen out of thousands of furry Hollywood hopefuls to play the starring role of Stan, a dog who talked (via the voice of Stephen Full) and maintained a blog that covered the antics of his human family.
Set in Pasadena, the 2012-2015 run of the show centered around the children trying to keep Stan’s secret from their parents, fearing he would be taken away if discovered. However, on-set conflicts between Kuma’s owner, Sarah Clifford, and another animal trainer caused her to pull him from the show. A look-alike was subbed in for Kuma by...
- 12/1/2018
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Hundreds of illustrations from artist Jack "King" Kirby, co-creator of "Captain America", "Fantastic Four" and the "X-Men", intended for cartoon series/toy lines Kirby produced in the 1980's for Ruby-Spears Productions, will be the basis for new film projects, according to Ruby-Spears studio founders Joe Ruby, Ken Spears, Sid and Marty Krofft:
The numerous genre projects Kirby left behind include "Roxie’s Raiders"...
...a pulp-inspired adventure about a female animal trainer and her team of circus performers who are highly trained spies...
..."Golden Shield", about an ancient Mayan hero seeking to save earth in the present day...
..."The Gargoids", following scientists who gain superpowers after being infected by an alien virus...
..."The Bad Guys" and a whole lot more...
Ruby-Spears company's credits included animated series "Fangface", "Goldie Gold", "Action Jack", "The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show"...
..."Thundarr the Barbarian", "Rubik", "Alvin and the Chipmunks" (1983), "Mister T", "Sectaurs", "The Centurions...
The numerous genre projects Kirby left behind include "Roxie’s Raiders"...
...a pulp-inspired adventure about a female animal trainer and her team of circus performers who are highly trained spies...
..."Golden Shield", about an ancient Mayan hero seeking to save earth in the present day...
..."The Gargoids", following scientists who gain superpowers after being infected by an alien virus...
..."The Bad Guys" and a whole lot more...
Ruby-Spears company's credits included animated series "Fangface", "Goldie Gold", "Action Jack", "The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show"...
..."Thundarr the Barbarian", "Rubik", "Alvin and the Chipmunks" (1983), "Mister T", "Sectaurs", "The Centurions...
- 11/27/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced the Walk of Fame Class of 2019 on Monday.
For film honors, Alan Arkin, Kristen Bell, Daniel Craig, Robert De Niro, Guillermo del Toro, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, Tyler Perry, and Gena Rowlands were selected.
In the television category, Alvin and the Chipmunks, Candice Bergen, Guy Fieri, Terrence Howard, Stacy Keach, Sid and Marty Krofft, Lucy Liu, Mandy Moore, Dianne Wiest, and Julia Child (posthumously) will receive stars along Hollywood Blvd.
Recipients in the recording group include Michael Buble, Cypress Hill, the Lettermen, Faith Hill, Tommy Mottola, P!nk, and Teddy Riley. Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris will also receive a star together for “Trio,” and Jackie Wilson will be honored posthumously.
Idina Menzel, Cedric the Entertainer, Judith Light, and Paul Sorvino will be recognized in the live theater/live performance category.
Television producer and Walk of Famer himself Vin Di Bona,...
For film honors, Alan Arkin, Kristen Bell, Daniel Craig, Robert De Niro, Guillermo del Toro, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, Tyler Perry, and Gena Rowlands were selected.
In the television category, Alvin and the Chipmunks, Candice Bergen, Guy Fieri, Terrence Howard, Stacy Keach, Sid and Marty Krofft, Lucy Liu, Mandy Moore, Dianne Wiest, and Julia Child (posthumously) will receive stars along Hollywood Blvd.
Recipients in the recording group include Michael Buble, Cypress Hill, the Lettermen, Faith Hill, Tommy Mottola, P!nk, and Teddy Riley. Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris will also receive a star together for “Trio,” and Jackie Wilson will be honored posthumously.
Idina Menzel, Cedric the Entertainer, Judith Light, and Paul Sorvino will be recognized in the live theater/live performance category.
Television producer and Walk of Famer himself Vin Di Bona,...
- 6/25/2018
- by Tara Bitran
- Variety Film + TV
“Days of Our Lives” was the big winner at the 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards on Sunday, taking home five of the biggest awards of the night including Outstanding Drama Series.
“We’re going to go to Las Vegas next,” Ken Corday, executive producer, “Days,” quipped backstage. “We’re on a winning streak!”
“Days” also won the top awards for writing and directing in a drama series and for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, James Reynolds (Abe Carver), and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, Greg Vaughan (Eric Brady).
“I was thrilled to come here and have this amazing team of writers to work with,” said Ron Carlivati, head writer, backstage. “We’re happy that the fans have responded.”
The evening started off well for ABC serial “General Hospital” after Chloe Lanier (Nelle Benson) and Vernee Watson (Stella Henry) won for Outstanding Younger Leading Actress in a...
“We’re going to go to Las Vegas next,” Ken Corday, executive producer, “Days,” quipped backstage. “We’re on a winning streak!”
“Days” also won the top awards for writing and directing in a drama series and for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, James Reynolds (Abe Carver), and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, Greg Vaughan (Eric Brady).
“I was thrilled to come here and have this amazing team of writers to work with,” said Ron Carlivati, head writer, backstage. “We’re happy that the fans have responded.”
The evening started off well for ABC serial “General Hospital” after Chloe Lanier (Nelle Benson) and Vernee Watson (Stella Henry) won for Outstanding Younger Leading Actress in a...
- 4/30/2018
- by Michael Maloney
- Variety Film + TV
NBC’s “Days of Our Lives” emerged as the big winner at Sunday’s Daytime Emmy Awards, winning Outstanding Drama Series as well as awards for writing, directing, lead actor James Reynolds and supporting actor Greg Vaughan.
CBS’ “The Talk” pulled off an upset, beating frequent winner “Ellen” for Outstanding Talk Show/Entertainment. Ellen DeGeneres’ talk show has won six of the last 10 years, including last year. And the co-hosts of “The Real” surprised as Outstanding Hosts in the category.
Bill Hayes and Susan Seaforth Hayes, longtime stars of “Days of Our Lives,” received a lifetime achievement award, as did veteran kids TV creators Sid and Marty Krofft.
Mario Lopez and Sheryl Underwood hosted the ceremony at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
CBS’ “The Talk” pulled off an upset, beating frequent winner “Ellen” for Outstanding Talk Show/Entertainment. Ellen DeGeneres’ talk show has won six of the last 10 years, including last year. And the co-hosts of “The Real” surprised as Outstanding Hosts in the category.
Bill Hayes and Susan Seaforth Hayes, longtime stars of “Days of Our Lives,” received a lifetime achievement award, as did veteran kids TV creators Sid and Marty Krofft.
Mario Lopez and Sheryl Underwood hosted the ceremony at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
- 4/30/2018
- by Thom Geier
- The Wrap
The 45th annual Daytime Emmys are being handed out Sunday at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
Mario Lopez and Sheryl Underwood are set to host Sunday's ceremony, which isn't being televised on TV but will be live streamed on Facebook Live, Twitter, the NATAS <a href="http://www.emmyonline.tv" target="_blank">website</a> and the KNEKTtv platform.
You also can watch the live stream below.
Also at Sunday's ceremony, longtime <em>Days of Our Lives </em>stars — and real-life husband and wife — Bill Hayes and Susan Seaforth Hayes will be presented with a lifetime achievement award.
On Friday, Veteran producers Sid and Marty Krofft received the same ...
Mario Lopez and Sheryl Underwood are set to host Sunday's ceremony, which isn't being televised on TV but will be live streamed on Facebook Live, Twitter, the NATAS <a href="http://www.emmyonline.tv" target="_blank">website</a> and the KNEKTtv platform.
You also can watch the live stream below.
Also at Sunday's ceremony, longtime <em>Days of Our Lives </em>stars — and real-life husband and wife — Bill Hayes and Susan Seaforth Hayes will be presented with a lifetime achievement award.
On Friday, Veteran producers Sid and Marty Krofft received the same ...
- 4/29/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Sid and Marty Krofft have often said that, through their programming, they “messed with kids’ minds.” But that has proven not to be a negative thing, as their programs not only entertained but inspired future content creators.
“Instead of trying to capture grounded reality with their puppetry, [Sid and Marty] celebrated the absurd and embraced the cartoon sensibility,” says Dan Milano, creator of “Greg the Bunny,” who later worked with the Kroffts on a feature adaptation of “H.R. Pufnstuf.”
“They understand a child’s imagination and how fragmented and sweet — but with an edge of darkness — it can be.”
Milano discovered at an early age that it was entirely feasible to grow up and become a paid creator by watching Krofft productions.
“It made it so that I didn’t feel it was unusual at all that I would draw silly pictures, do silly voices, put on puppet shows, make them talk, and...
“Instead of trying to capture grounded reality with their puppetry, [Sid and Marty] celebrated the absurd and embraced the cartoon sensibility,” says Dan Milano, creator of “Greg the Bunny,” who later worked with the Kroffts on a feature adaptation of “H.R. Pufnstuf.”
“They understand a child’s imagination and how fragmented and sweet — but with an edge of darkness — it can be.”
Milano discovered at an early age that it was entirely feasible to grow up and become a paid creator by watching Krofft productions.
“It made it so that I didn’t feel it was unusual at all that I would draw silly pictures, do silly voices, put on puppet shows, make them talk, and...
- 4/27/2018
- by Michael Maloney
- Variety Film + TV
Sid and Marty Krofft created memorable, magical Saturday morning live-action television shows including “H.R. Pufnstuf,” “Land of the Lost” and “Electra Woman and Dyna Girl,” but their success extends far beyond sea monsters, magic flutes and Vroom Brooms. They’ve entertained millions, employed thousands and inspired many of today’s content creators — they’re still in production today with “Mutt & Stuff,” which airs on Nickelodeon. Recently, a revival of “Sigmund and the Sea Monsters” appeared on Amazon. Now, the dynamic duo is being honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.
“It’s not easy to be in the business with your relatives,” says Marty Krofft. “But we’ve lasted longer than most marriages in the world.”
“You just make it work,” says Sid Krofft. “We’ve been together professionally for 60 years. We argue, but that’s just part of being Sid and Marty Krofft.
“It’s not easy to be in the business with your relatives,” says Marty Krofft. “But we’ve lasted longer than most marriages in the world.”
“You just make it work,” says Sid Krofft. “We’ve been together professionally for 60 years. We argue, but that’s just part of being Sid and Marty Krofft.
- 4/27/2018
- by Michael Maloney
- Variety Film + TV
Over the past 50 years, Susan Seaforth Hayes and Bill Hayes have seen their <em>Days of Our Lives</em> characters, Julie and Doug, get married, divorced, married again, divorced again and married again. But in real life, the couple, who met on the NBC soap, have been steadfast in their relationship (they wed in 1974) and in their careers, still working on the show (which pulls in 2.3 million viewers). <em>Days</em>’ first supercouple, they’ll be honored at the Daytime Emmys with lifetime achievement awards (along with kids show producers Sid and Marty Krofft). Hayes, 92, and Seaforth Hayes, 74, spoke ...
- 4/27/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Soap fans are gearing up for daytime's biggest night of the year as the 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards approach. And as the gala event nears, we've got answers to all your burning questions about this year’s ceremony! When are the 2018 Daytime Emmys? The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has revealed that the Daytime Emmy Awards will be held on Sunday, April 29. The Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards will be held two days earlier on Friday, April 27. Where are the Daytime Emmys being held? Both the Daytime Emmy Awards and the Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards are being held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, CA. "The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is excited to be moving our signature show to the historic Pasadena Civic Center," said Chuck Dages, Chairman of NATAS, last year. "With its grand lobby and world-class architecture, it is a fitting...
- 4/16/2018
- by Chris Eades
- Closer Weekly
While some directors learned their craft through thrift bare independent features, others came up through the TV divisions of studios; one such fellow, Steven Spielberg, would go on to have a fairly successful career with big screen projects. Before he would make that leap however, he started with episodic shows, and then onto TV films like Something Evil (1972), a fun ride that shows the kid knows his way around a camera. I’m glad things turned out okay for him.
Originally airing on January 21st as part of the CBS Friday Night Movies, Something Evil had the ABC Friday night juggernaut of The Odd Couple/Love, American Style to contend with, and posted Something Lesser in the ratings. Too bad, because even though Something Evil’s material, from the title on down, is paper thin, Spielberg whips up one hell of a wallpaper.
Crack open your faux TV Guide and...
Originally airing on January 21st as part of the CBS Friday Night Movies, Something Evil had the ABC Friday night juggernaut of The Odd Couple/Love, American Style to contend with, and posted Something Lesser in the ratings. Too bad, because even though Something Evil’s material, from the title on down, is paper thin, Spielberg whips up one hell of a wallpaper.
Crack open your faux TV Guide and...
- 4/8/2018
- by Scott Drebit
- DailyDead
Nominations for the 45th annual Daytime Emmy Awards were announced on Wednesday on CBS’ The Talk, and ABC’s General Hospital juuuuust barely led the soap opera pack with 26 total nominations.
NBC’s Days of Our Lives and CBS’ The Young and the Restless followed very closely with 25 nods each, while CBS’ The Bold and the Beautiful racked up 18. Not far behind B&B was the online serial The Bay The Series, with 15 noms.
This year’s Daytime Emmys will be held Sunday, April 29 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Southern California, and live-streamed via Facebook, Twitter and the Daytime...
NBC’s Days of Our Lives and CBS’ The Young and the Restless followed very closely with 25 nods each, while CBS’ The Bold and the Beautiful racked up 18. Not far behind B&B was the online serial The Bay The Series, with 15 noms.
This year’s Daytime Emmys will be held Sunday, April 29 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Southern California, and live-streamed via Facebook, Twitter and the Daytime...
- 3/21/2018
- TVLine.com
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) today proudly announced that Bill Hayes and Susan Seaforth Hayes, stars of television, film and stage and Sid and Marty Krofft, two legendary television producers, will be honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards this year during the Daytime Emmy® Awards. The Krofft Brothers will be celebrated at the 45th Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards which will take place on Friday, April 27th, 2018, while Bill Hayes and Susan Seaforth Hayes will be celebrated on Sunday, April 29th, 2018 at the 45th Daytime Emmy Awards. Both presentations will take place at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Southern California.
“I’ve been star-struck by the dynamic duo of Bill Hayes and Susan Seaforth Hayes for decades,” said David Michaels, Svp, Daytime Emmy Awards, NATAS. “The scope of their work across the television, film and stage landscape is amazing. Their continuing roles of almost 50 years on Days of our Lives,...
“I’ve been star-struck by the dynamic duo of Bill Hayes and Susan Seaforth Hayes for decades,” said David Michaels, Svp, Daytime Emmy Awards, NATAS. “The scope of their work across the television, film and stage landscape is amazing. Their continuing roles of almost 50 years on Days of our Lives,...
- 2/3/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Longtime Days of Our Lives stars Bill Hayes and Susan Seaforth Hayes, and kids show producers Sid & Marty Krofft have been named this year’s Daytime Emmys Lifetime Achievement Awards honorees, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced today. Hayes and Seaforth Hayes will be honored at the 45th Daytime Emmy Awards on Sunday, April 29.The Krofft Brothers will be celebrated at the 45th Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Friday, April 27. Both…...
- 2/1/2018
- Deadline TV
The national television academy has announced the 2018 Daytime Emmy winners for Lifetime Achievement: Sid Krofft and Marty Krofft will be honored at the Creative Arts Emmys on April 27, followed by Bill Hayes and Susan Seaforth Hayes at the main event on April 29.
Daytime Emmys Senior Vice President David Michaels said in a statement, “I’ve been star-struck by the dynamic duo of Bill Hayes and Susan Seaforth Hayes for decades. The scope of their work across the television, film and stage landscape is amazing. Their continuing roles of almost 50 years on ‘Days of Our Lives,’ where they also met and married, is a daytime story like no other!
“Sid and Marty Krofft, our Daytime Creative Arts honorees, are masters of children’s television programming and have been part of my family viewing since the creation of ‘H.R. Pufnstuf,’ ‘Sigmund & the Sea Monsters’ and ‘Land of the Lost.’ Their terrific...
Daytime Emmys Senior Vice President David Michaels said in a statement, “I’ve been star-struck by the dynamic duo of Bill Hayes and Susan Seaforth Hayes for decades. The scope of their work across the television, film and stage landscape is amazing. Their continuing roles of almost 50 years on ‘Days of Our Lives,’ where they also met and married, is a daytime story like no other!
“Sid and Marty Krofft, our Daytime Creative Arts honorees, are masters of children’s television programming and have been part of my family viewing since the creation of ‘H.R. Pufnstuf,’ ‘Sigmund & the Sea Monsters’ and ‘Land of the Lost.’ Their terrific...
- 2/1/2018
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Unfortunately, Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events will end after three seasons.
Neil Patrick Harris, who also plays Count Olaf and is a producer on the Netflix series, tells TVGuide.com that three seasons of the show would sufficiently cover all 13 of Lemony Snicket’s novels.
“We’re three seasons, all in. We’ve intentionally been very truthful and factual and loyal to the books,” Harris said.
Season 2 of A Series of Unfortunate Events releases Friday, March 30.
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* Shamikah Christina Ramirez aka half of the Austin Martinez comedy duo has...
Neil Patrick Harris, who also plays Count Olaf and is a producer on the Netflix series, tells TVGuide.com that three seasons of the show would sufficiently cover all 13 of Lemony Snicket’s novels.
“We’re three seasons, all in. We’ve intentionally been very truthful and factual and loyal to the books,” Harris said.
Season 2 of A Series of Unfortunate Events releases Friday, March 30.
Ready for more of today’s newsy nuggets? Well…
* Shamikah Christina Ramirez aka half of the Austin Martinez comedy duo has...
- 2/1/2018
- TVLine.com
Pity the poor gargoyle, second tier (at the very least) in horror iconography, resigned to being stone portents in many a film, but never getting their creepy due. This brings us to CBS’ Gargoyles (1972), a TV movie that aimed to rectify that situation and give these mostly forgotten creatures a chance to shine through the filter of a demented Saturday morning vibe.
Originally broadcast as part of The New CBS Tuesday Night Movies, Gargoyles had to contend with the ABC Movie of the Week/Marcus Welby M.D. and NBC’s The Bold Ones: The New Doctors/NBC Reports. (Please, if anyone has seen The Bold Ones, hit me up. I need to know these things.) And Gargoyles did make an impact, earning a Primetime Emmy for Makeup from some new up-and-comer named Stan Winston. (We’ll get to him in a bit.)
Let’s grab our TV Guide off...
Originally broadcast as part of The New CBS Tuesday Night Movies, Gargoyles had to contend with the ABC Movie of the Week/Marcus Welby M.D. and NBC’s The Bold Ones: The New Doctors/NBC Reports. (Please, if anyone has seen The Bold Ones, hit me up. I need to know these things.) And Gargoyles did make an impact, earning a Primetime Emmy for Makeup from some new up-and-comer named Stan Winston. (We’ll get to him in a bit.)
Let’s grab our TV Guide off...
- 1/28/2018
- by Scott Drebit
- DailyDead
An executive shuffle is sending several top Amazon Video employees over to Apple. Tara Sorensen, who served as the head of kids programming during her stint at Amazon, will begin a similar role at Apple in January. Two of her colleagues Amazon colleagues, international development exec Carina Walker and head of business affairs Tara Pietri, will move to Apple as well. News of these transactions was first shared by The Hollywood Reporter.
At Amazon, Sorensen helped bring a plethora of TV-quality, family-friendly programs to Prime subscribers. One of the platform's most notable children's show was a reboot of Sid and Marty Krofft's classic series Sigmund and the Sea Monsters.
At Apple, Sorensen will work with her colleagues to build an original program lineup that can compete with the likes of Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu. The Cupertino-based tech giant has already committed $1 billion over a one-year period in order...
At Amazon, Sorensen helped bring a plethora of TV-quality, family-friendly programs to Prime subscribers. One of the platform's most notable children's show was a reboot of Sid and Marty Krofft's classic series Sigmund and the Sea Monsters.
At Apple, Sorensen will work with her colleagues to build an original program lineup that can compete with the likes of Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu. The Cupertino-based tech giant has already committed $1 billion over a one-year period in order...
- 12/22/2017
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
One of the best bonuses to come out of the original streaming explosion is the launch of tons of new content for kids and family, and that includes a few throwback titles, like Amazon‘s Sigmund and the Sea Monsters.
The original show first aired when I was about two, and was part of a larger Sid & Marty Krofft world that became an integral part of ’70s culture. While there is much to be said for both incarnations of the wacky, family adventure, the best recommendation you can probably give for either is that the spirit of the Krofft effort is fueled by such a childlike imagination that you’re going to end up with something fun. For good or ill, the new effort feels like transporting yourself back in time, not just because the production isn’t exactly updated, but also because the mindset behind the creation isn’t different.
The original show first aired when I was about two, and was part of a larger Sid & Marty Krofft world that became an integral part of ’70s culture. While there is much to be said for both incarnations of the wacky, family adventure, the best recommendation you can probably give for either is that the spirit of the Krofft effort is fueled by such a childlike imagination that you’re going to end up with something fun. For good or ill, the new effort feels like transporting yourself back in time, not just because the production isn’t exactly updated, but also because the mindset behind the creation isn’t different.
- 10/24/2017
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
Lotsa foam rubber and loads of corny jokes are on display in the trailer for Amazon’s Sigmund and the Sea Monsters reboot.
RelatedTeam Palladino Inks Multi-Year Deal With Amazon Studios
Arriving Friday, Oct. 13 and counting Sid and Marty Krofft among its executive producers, the new-ish Sigmund and the Sea Monsters follows Johnny (played by Solomon Stewart) and Scotty (Kyle Breitkopf), beachcombing brothers who find, no, not Pokemon, but Sigmund – a real, live sea monster.
Keeping their fun find a secret (gotta running, gotta hiding and all) may be nearly impossible since the town’s overzealous Captain Barnabas (hey, it’s David Arquette!
RelatedTeam Palladino Inks Multi-Year Deal With Amazon Studios
Arriving Friday, Oct. 13 and counting Sid and Marty Krofft among its executive producers, the new-ish Sigmund and the Sea Monsters follows Johnny (played by Solomon Stewart) and Scotty (Kyle Breitkopf), beachcombing brothers who find, no, not Pokemon, but Sigmund – a real, live sea monster.
Keeping their fun find a secret (gotta running, gotta hiding and all) may be nearly impossible since the town’s overzealous Captain Barnabas (hey, it’s David Arquette!
- 9/25/2017
- TVLine.com
Brendon Connelly Mar 23, 2017
Since DreamWorks Animation got snapped up by Universal, it seems several films have been cancelled. So what's actually happening?
If we imagine that the acquisition of Pixar by Disney was some kind of seismic shift for the Emeryville animation house, then Dreamworks Animation, by comparison, must be living in the red-hot cradle of a hyperactive volcano.
Animated films take so long, from concept to production to release, that recent Dreamworks titles are making their eventual escape from a corporate context which bears little relation to where they were conceived.
The Croods is a particularly good example. It was, originally, going to be a stop-motion film produced at Aardman with a screenplay by John Cleese. Without it ever being cancelled outright, this project continued to evolve, as Dreamworks twisted and turned like a kaleidoscope around it, in to the final product. The plot was different. The characters were different.
Since DreamWorks Animation got snapped up by Universal, it seems several films have been cancelled. So what's actually happening?
If we imagine that the acquisition of Pixar by Disney was some kind of seismic shift for the Emeryville animation house, then Dreamworks Animation, by comparison, must be living in the red-hot cradle of a hyperactive volcano.
Animated films take so long, from concept to production to release, that recent Dreamworks titles are making their eventual escape from a corporate context which bears little relation to where they were conceived.
The Croods is a particularly good example. It was, originally, going to be a stop-motion film produced at Aardman with a screenplay by John Cleese. Without it ever being cancelled outright, this project continued to evolve, as Dreamworks twisted and turned like a kaleidoscope around it, in to the final product. The plot was different. The characters were different.
- 3/21/2017
- Den of Geek
Another show has been cancelled by its own creator. The Nick Alive blog reports that Cesar Millan's son, Calvin Millan has confirmed the Mutt & Stuff TV show will end after two seasons on Nickelodeon.A live-action preschool series, Mutt & Stuff is set in a unique school for dogs from Sid and Marty Krofft. According the reports, the younger Millan says it was the Kroftts who decided it was time to end Mutt & Stuff's run on Nickelodeon. It seems they're quite busy on their Sigmund and the Sea Monsters reboot for Amazon. Read More…...
- 2/10/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Brian Huskey looks like the unassuming everyman. But that’s where his comedy lies.
Huskey, an original member of the Upright Citizens Brigade, has made a name for himself by playing average-looking guys with a dark core. That successful formula is on full display in “Mr. Neighbor’s House,” a twisted take on a children’s TV host that premieres Friday night on Adult Swim.
“I’ve always been fascinated by human struggle and insanity,” Huskey told IndieWire. “I’ve always found really dark stuff to be funny. I think a lot of comedians do. I realize for myself, because I do get cast in a lot of ‘everyman’ roles, it’s almost a source of pride for me to say, ‘I look like this, but I can do this.’ And this is what I get excited to express myself, through a darker explosion.”
Huskey is also a regular on TBS’ “People of Earth,...
Huskey, an original member of the Upright Citizens Brigade, has made a name for himself by playing average-looking guys with a dark core. That successful formula is on full display in “Mr. Neighbor’s House,” a twisted take on a children’s TV host that premieres Friday night on Adult Swim.
“I’ve always been fascinated by human struggle and insanity,” Huskey told IndieWire. “I’ve always found really dark stuff to be funny. I think a lot of comedians do. I realize for myself, because I do get cast in a lot of ‘everyman’ roles, it’s almost a source of pride for me to say, ‘I look like this, but I can do this.’ And this is what I get excited to express myself, through a darker explosion.”
Huskey is also a regular on TBS’ “People of Earth,...
- 12/2/2016
- by Michael Schneider
- Indiewire
Amazon won’t bring back “Good Girls Revolt” for a second season.
The series, which premiered in October, garnered strong reviews and appeared to attract a decent audience vs. other Amazon series, according to data from Symphony. But according to insiders, Amazon Studios head Roy Price was not a fan of “Good Girls Revolt” (and didn’t see it as an awards contender) and decided that the show’s first season would be its last.
Read More: “Good Girls Revolt” Spotlights the Real-Life Women Who Fought for Newsroom Equality
“Good Girls Revolt” is produced by Sony Pictures TV, which is believed to be looking to find a new home for the show. Insiders noted the timeliness of the series, given that women’s rights played a major role in the recent presidential election.
Set in 1969, “Good Girls Revolt” centers on a group of women looking to be treated fairly as...
The series, which premiered in October, garnered strong reviews and appeared to attract a decent audience vs. other Amazon series, according to data from Symphony. But according to insiders, Amazon Studios head Roy Price was not a fan of “Good Girls Revolt” (and didn’t see it as an awards contender) and decided that the show’s first season would be its last.
Read More: “Good Girls Revolt” Spotlights the Real-Life Women Who Fought for Newsroom Equality
“Good Girls Revolt” is produced by Sony Pictures TV, which is believed to be looking to find a new home for the show. Insiders noted the timeliness of the series, given that women’s rights played a major role in the recent presidential election.
Set in 1969, “Good Girls Revolt” centers on a group of women looking to be treated fairly as...
- 12/2/2016
- by Michael Schneider
- Indiewire
Amazon has ordered two new kids series. The first is the animated comedy Bug Diaries -- inspired by Doreen Cronin's book series. The show features bug friends Fly, Worm, and Spider on their big adventures through their tiny world.Amazon has also ordered a live-action reboot of Sid & Marty Krofft's Sigmund and the Sea Monsters. It follows brothers Johnny and Scotty (Solomon Stewart and Kyle Breitkopf), and their cousin Robyn (Rebecca Bloom), who befriend Sigmund the friendly sea-monster (Drew Massey). David Arquette stars as Captain Barnabas, the sea-monster hunter.Read More…...
- 11/29/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The mysterious Man in the High Castle is finally showing his face.
Stephen Root (Justified, Boardwalk Empire) will take on the titular role during Season 2 of Amazon’s alt-history series, premiering Dec. 16.
Root’s character — who is tied to the Resistance movement in an Axis-controlled America — collects enigmatic films that seem to depict alternate versions of reality, as seen in the following sneak peek:
Ready for more of today’s newsy nuggets? Well…
* Paul Bettany (Captain America: Civil War) will portray Ted Kaczynski (aka the Unabomber) in Discovery Channel’s FBI crime series Manifesto, from executive producer Kevin Spacey (House of Cards...
Stephen Root (Justified, Boardwalk Empire) will take on the titular role during Season 2 of Amazon’s alt-history series, premiering Dec. 16.
Root’s character — who is tied to the Resistance movement in an Axis-controlled America — collects enigmatic films that seem to depict alternate versions of reality, as seen in the following sneak peek:
Ready for more of today’s newsy nuggets? Well…
* Paul Bettany (Captain America: Civil War) will portray Ted Kaczynski (aka the Unabomber) in Discovery Channel’s FBI crime series Manifesto, from executive producer Kevin Spacey (House of Cards...
- 11/29/2016
- TVLine.com
Amazon Studios has ordered animated comedy series The Bug Diaries, based on the best-selling children’s book series, and live-action Sid & Marty Krofft’s Sigmund and the Sea Monsters starring David Arquette, based on the classic 1970s Saturday morning TV series. The Bug Diaries is based on the children’s books by author Doreen Cronin and illustrator Harry Bliss. The show for preschoolers follows a comic trio of slimy, crawly, and buzzy bug friends whose tiny world offers…...
- 11/29/2016
- Deadline TV
Called YouTube’s “Holy Trinity,” stream queens Mamrie Hart, Grace Helbig and Hannah Hart are the gals you wish were your pals, because they always seem to be having so much fun.
The Internet sensations boast more than 5.5 million followers on YouTube, 4 million followers on Instagram, and 2.5 million followers on Twitter. Unlike celebrities who take on a wide range of roles, Helbig, Hart and Hart (no relation) have made a living being themselves and inviting viewers into their wacky worlds.
The trio returns to the big screen with their latest film, “Dirty 30,” a comedy about an epic thirtieth birthday gone wrong. The story follows three friends who are all stuck in a rut: Kate (Mamrie) is turning 30, lacks a dating life and spends her days at a middling job, Charlie (Hannah) has the girl of her dreams but can’t get her act together, and Evie (Grace) is married...
The Internet sensations boast more than 5.5 million followers on YouTube, 4 million followers on Instagram, and 2.5 million followers on Twitter. Unlike celebrities who take on a wide range of roles, Helbig, Hart and Hart (no relation) have made a living being themselves and inviting viewers into their wacky worlds.
The trio returns to the big screen with their latest film, “Dirty 30,” a comedy about an epic thirtieth birthday gone wrong. The story follows three friends who are all stuck in a rut: Kate (Mamrie) is turning 30, lacks a dating life and spends her days at a middling job, Charlie (Hannah) has the girl of her dreams but can’t get her act together, and Evie (Grace) is married...
- 9/20/2016
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
Get ready for more Mutt & Stuff. Deadline reports Nickelodeon has ordered more episodes for season two of the children's series.From Sid & Marty Krofft, the show features Calvin Millan and his dad, Cesar, teaching kids about how to train and take care of dogs. The cast also includes puppets and real dogs in addition to guest stars like The Harlem Globetrotters.Read More…...
- 8/18/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
When it comes to turning hit video games into movies, there doesn't appear to be a game over screen.
Legendary Films has a digital division called Legendary Digital Studios, and the latter arm are the ones developing a live-action movie based on Life is Strange, the hit indie video game that's also critically acclaimed for its storytelling and gameplay features.
In Life is Strange you play as a young female photographer named Max who discovers that she has the ability to control the flow of time, reversing it to cause events to play out in new alternatives. Max uses her time reversing powers to save the life of a friend, and the two of them become entagled in the mysterious disappearance of another teen from their hometown of Arcadia Bay.
It's a little bit like Twin Peaks meets The CW programming block, but by the way of quantum mechanics.
The...
Legendary Films has a digital division called Legendary Digital Studios, and the latter arm are the ones developing a live-action movie based on Life is Strange, the hit indie video game that's also critically acclaimed for its storytelling and gameplay features.
In Life is Strange you play as a young female photographer named Max who discovers that she has the ability to control the flow of time, reversing it to cause events to play out in new alternatives. Max uses her time reversing powers to save the life of a friend, and the two of them become entagled in the mysterious disappearance of another teen from their hometown of Arcadia Bay.
It's a little bit like Twin Peaks meets The CW programming block, but by the way of quantum mechanics.
The...
- 7/28/2016
- by Patrick Sauriol
- Corona's Coming Attractions
A movie starring two YouTubers will make its money back in iTunes sales, regardless of its quality. That may sound like a good thing, but it’s not if you’re an online content creator looking to transition into traditional Hollywood projects and shake your reputation as a one-trick pony. Speaking from the sixth VidCon, the annual convention for digital content creators and their fans, creator Jimmy Wong is uncertain about his and others’ crossover prospects.
“It’s really hard to transition YouTube stars into traditional acting roles,” says Wong, who rose to YouTube fame with his viral hit “Ching Chong! Asians in the Library Song” — a timely response to an ugly, racist video rant.
Read More: Diversity is Thriving on YouTube and Four More Reasons to Be Excited for VidCon 2016
Wong is a filmmaker at RocketJump, a digital movie studio and YouTube channel that also hosts original content on its website.
“It’s really hard to transition YouTube stars into traditional acting roles,” says Wong, who rose to YouTube fame with his viral hit “Ching Chong! Asians in the Library Song” — a timely response to an ugly, racist video rant.
Read More: Diversity is Thriving on YouTube and Four More Reasons to Be Excited for VidCon 2016
Wong is a filmmaker at RocketJump, a digital movie studio and YouTube channel that also hosts original content on its website.
- 7/12/2016
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
Masterworks Broadway announces its Summer 2016 releases including three classic albums from the archives - Sid and Marty Krofft's Les Poupees de Paris - 1964 World Fair Recording July 8, I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road - Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording August 8, and Alice Through the Looking Glass - 1966 Television Soundtrack Recording September 9. Upon release, each title will be accompanied by new album pages and photos on MasterworksBroadway.com.
- 6/29/2016
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
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